Brian Brain
Current Address:
Einstein Apartments, #316
123 Forever Road, NE
Huntsville, AL 35801
256.851.5000
Permanent Address:
155 West Main Street
Birmingham, AL 35202
205.555.1212
brian.brain@bulldogs.aamu.edu
Objective
An entry-level position as a software analyst with a growing company.
Education
Alabama A&M University
B.S. in Computer Science
Overall GPA: 3.8/4.0
Honors
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Most Outstanding Junior, Department of Computer Science, 2009
Nominated as Outstanding Co-op Student of the Year, 2010
Dean's List, 2008-date
Courses
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Computer
Computer
Computer
Computer
Activities
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Computer Science Club (Treasurer 2008-2009, President 2009-2010)
Phi Phi Phi Fraternity Inc.
Work
Experience
Normal, AL
May 2011
Languages
Operating Systems
Structure
Business
Electronics R Us
Huntsville, AL
Software Developer (Co-op)
08/09-date
 Develop software for local businesses using various computer languages
 Discovered new method of encoding financial data
Burger King
Huntsville, AL
Cashier/Cook
01/06-08/09
 Received and filled customer orders, operated cash register and kitchen
equipment
 Followed established policies and regulations
 Worked successfully as a team member and leader; worked well under
pressure
 Named Employee of the Month for July 2008
Skills
Computer Skills
 Languages: COBOL, Fortran, Pascal, C, C++
 Operating Systems: DOS, Windows XP, Windows VISTA
 Hardware: IBM-compatible PC, Macintosh
 Software: Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database programs
References
Available on request
5/2011
Brian Brain Resume Instructions
Name
(Include a professional email address if you have one and use it)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Current and Permanent Addresses and Phone Numbers: Proofread carefully! Including a
permanent address and phone may be necessary if the employer tries to reach you after graduation or
during a school break.
Professional Objective: Not mandatory, but a good idea if space permits. When possible, tailor your
resume to target a particular opening. (This may require that you prepare individual resumes or several
styles of resumes.) State your professional objective as concisely as possible. Be specific and realistic
about the kind of job you are seeking at the present time. Seniors may include short-term and longterm goals if the long-term goals would not interfere with accomplishing short-term goals. Don't be
greedy: indicate what you can do for the company, not what you want it to do for you.
Education: List the name(s) of the college(s) attended, city(ies), and dates, beginning with your
highest degree. Include type degree pursued, major/minor, anticipated graduation date. List overall
GPA or major GPA only if it is 3.0 or above (ex. 3.5/4.0). After your sophomore year, omit all
references to high school.
Honors and Awards:
college.
List scholarships, academic honors (including dean's list), and dates from
Course Work: For juniors and below, list courses related to your major which you have completed or
in which you are currently enrolled. Not necessary for seniors who have related work experience.
Activities or Affiliations: List professional and academic organizations first; social, religious, and
political organizations may also be listed but are not required. Include any offices held and dates.
Work Experience: Include paid jobs and volunteer or clinical experiences (such as student teaching),
especially if they are career-related. Begin with your current or most recent job and work backward in
time. List relevant job titles, company names, city, state and dates of employment (01/08 – 01/09 or
Jan. 2008 – Jan. 2009). Summarize major duties using sentence fragments and appropriate tenses.
You may use the language of the job to describe the job. You may also group special work experiences,
especially those relating to the job you are seeking.
Skills: If you have special skills, including but not limited to computer skills, list them here. Other
special skills might include foreign languages or American Sign Language, use of specific lab
instrumentation, or communication skills (if you are particularly strong in public speaking or writing).
References (Optional): State simply, "Available on request." At the time of the interview, you
should have a typewritten list of at least three professional references to provide to any employer who
requests them. The list should include titles, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, separate
from your resume. Title the sheet "References for Brian Brain."
NOTE: USE CAPITALIZATION AND BOLD FOR EMPHASIS: STAY AWAY FROM ITALICS,
UNDERLINING, BOXES, AND FANCY GRAPHICS AND TYPEFACES SINCE THEY DO NOT SCAN
WELL.
5/2011